Volunteer Trainee Counsellor
Sutton High School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- This is an unpaid role.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 27 May 2022
Job overview
The Counselling Service at Sutton High School is evolving, and we are recruiting for a Volunteer Trainee Counsellor to provide therapeutic interventions to our pupils aged 11 – 18 years to start September 2022.
This is an unpaid role.
Hours of work: 1 day per week with a minimum of 3 clinical hours per week plus fortnightly supervision, term time only.
The ideal candidate will be attending an accredited psychotherapy or counselling course recognised by UKCP, BACP, BAAT, HCPC and have previous experience of working with children and young people in schools.
Additional knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with additional needs would be beneficial. Candidates must be able to work as a member of a team and with culturally diverse families and communities.
The Department:
This role will be part of an established Pastoral Team that includes 6th form Peer Mentors, two Qualified Counsellors, Heads of Year and Deputy Head. The role of Volunteer Counsellor will be supported by the Head of Counselling throughout the duration of the placement. Referrals will be assessed and referred by the Head of Counselling and fortnightly clinical supervision will be provided.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an independent girls day school in Surrey. We have been educating and inspiring girls for over 135 years. In that time, we have developed a strong sense of who we are and what we stand for. We cherish our excellent reputation, and we are always moving forward to create an unrivalled experience for our school community. Our school is vibrant and diverse, and our girls are proud to be part of our energetic and forward-thinking community. At the heart of our offer are the core values of courage, truth, and joy.
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About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 900 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and with specialist contemporary learning facilities such as Design Studios, a Ceramics Room, an Emilio Reggio EYFS Building, an amphitheatre and Oracy Space.
Both Senior and Prep schools hold strong positions in the top schools nationally and attract girls from a wide geographical area and variety of backgrounds, resulting in an inclusive school community where individuality is celebrated and girls are fiercely independent. Our values of Courage, Truth and Joy are at the heart of all we do.
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent schools in the country, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Examination results at Sutton High are consistently high and significantly above the national average. In the summer of 2023, girls achieved 75% 9-7 grades at GCSE, with over half of grades at 9/8.
Our girls benefit from expert advice and guidance about higher education and the world of work, as we have our own specialist who organises interviews, work experience placements and careers fairs and the majority of pupils go on to study at Russell Group universities.
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